Our last day in London was spent visiting the city of Reading and an ulterior motive http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/ It was a short trip on the underground and then a half an hour on the train. Unfortunately we were held up on the way back and the trip took almost an hour and a half because someone had jumped in front of the train. I had just seen a documentary on the very same situation the night before on BBC Television. The effects on the police, train drivers and passengers was terrible. It was sad to be in the same situation ourselves the next day. The day was so cold, just 3 deg. I just went from shop to shop to keep warm. It doesn’t matter how many clothes you wear…. Your face and hands freeze. The plane trip was 2 movies and a long sleep. 11+ hours and once again a serious time change which always seems to affect me going home…..
Just on 30 years ago, Keith and I came to Bangkok on our first trip overseas. We came to pick up our Son Joshua, just 3 weeks old…. Now he’s almost 30. We were so scared. We stayed in the Maya Guest House organized by the adoption agency. It was made of bamboo for goodness sake. We awoke the next morning to find the room 5” under water…. I can’t actually remember why, I just remember that we only had cold water out of a hose like thing for a shower. They were making a movie just outside our window and after our compulsory 3 weeks stay, we worked out that the guest house housed a Brothel on the top floor… I wondered why there were so many men hanging around downstairs.
Joshy was handed to us out of a taxi at 9.00 am the morning after our arrival, he weighed just 3 lb and we managed to care for him in that interesting place toting him in the Bangkok taxis by day and staying up all night when he cried.
What a contrast as I sit here and write this note. We are on the 16th floor of the Marriott and in the executive lounge. The hotel is world standard, just sheer luxury as I look out over the city of Bangkok.
Joshua is almost 30, 6 ft 3” and gorgeous. This is about our 20th visit here and travel is matter of fact in comparison with 30 years ago.
We’re in for a day of shopping today and then sight seeing the next two days… then home…..
I would like to recommend a book I purchased in Minneapolis. It's called 'She' written by Kobi Yamada and published by Compendium Publishing. ISBN 1-932319-14-X
It's simple and to the point and will sit on my kitchen bench for all to read.
Here are just some of the quotes.
She had a way of turning obstacles into opportunities - celebrate her magic.
She went out on a limb, had it break off behind her, and discovered she could fly - celebrate her faith.
She was an artist and her life was her canvas. - celebrate her brilliance.
Just heard they are planning big demonstrations and a possible coup here tomorrow, so maybe another life experience.!!
